Coach Carter

2h 16min

Drama

History

Based on a true story, in which Richmond High School head basketball coach Ken Carter made headlines in 1999 for benching his undefeated team due to poor academic results.

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures

MTV Films

Tollin/Robbins Productions

Cast

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Kenyon Stone
Robert Ri'chard

Robert Ri'chard

Damien Carter
Rick Gonzalez

Rick Gonzalez

Timo Cruz
Nana Gbewonyo

Nana Gbewonyo

Junior Battle
Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum

Jason Lyle
Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer

Mrs. Battle
Cindy Chiu

Cindy Chiu

Bay Hill Cheerleader
Sonya Eddy

Sonya Eddy

Worm's Mother
Mel Winkler

Mel Winkler

Coach White
Paul Rae

Paul Rae

Guardian
Ray Baker

Ray Baker

St. Francis Coach
Roger Lim

Roger Lim

Benson Chiu (uncredited)
Marc McClure

Marc McClure

Susan's Dad
Jenny Gago

Jenny Gago

President Martinez
Ben Weber

Ben Weber

Mr. Gesek
Floyd Levine

Floyd Levine

Taxi Driver
Denise Dowse

Denise Dowse

Principal Garrison

Release date

14th Jan 2005

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English